is it possible to paint over this material( applied about three yrs ago ) and then reapply anew?
Well, as long as it’s not still liquid, [:P][swg] there shouldn’t be a problem. Why not try an inconspicuous spot with a little brush-applied paint just to test how well the paint adheres to the surface? If it sticks once dried, you’re good to go, otherwise, just rub it off and try to come up with a Plan B.
Wayne
Yes you can paint and pour new water, no problems. You don’t even have to paint it, just pour a new layer of Magic Water, Woodland Scenics Water, etc, whatever your product you’re using.
What is the reason you want to redo the water? May make a difference in what is recommended.
Good luck,
Richard
And, what specific “water” did you use originally?
If the problem is “it’s too clear” or “it’s too blue” you can tint the new layer. If you have enough room for 2 or three layers, this is a good option.
Woodland scenics. Want to lighten up the darker areas to indicate shallower water. Thanks.
As mister B recommends, you can tint the water on the “next” pour. I would suggest a light drybrush painting of the existing surface to colors starting from the embankment color and fade/ shade to the darker color. If your water is quite transparent just work to not completly obscure and make the painted areas too opaque. Using tinted Enviortex lite should produce the effect you want.
The most important step is the paint/ coloring and application. Work w/ thinned acrylics as you can work and blend shading as desired (wet brush or sponge). If you don’t like the results wash off and try again. You may need to “doctor” up the waters edge by rescenicing before pouring final layers.
Yes, I’d also recommend Envirotex Lite. Use a very small amount of paint for tinting - a drop or so is enough, just enough to make it a bit cloudy but still transluscent enough to see through. This will also help to mask the edges where you’ve touched up the paint.
Mr B, you should post that pic from earlier work w/ Envirotex lite showing that swampy, murky pond and the small culvert. Came out great, other may get a better idea of it’s use.
Well, OK.
The mill pond above is tinted very ligthly, with 3 or 4 pours going from a darker to lighter tint.
In contrast, the beaver pond is much darker and murkier from adding more tint to the layers.